Football Recap: Oran Grint Key Part of Team Effort in Wolves Win

Twin Loup lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Burwell, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's contest. The Wolves were the clear victors by a 40-14 margin over the Longhorns on Friday. Considering the Wolves have won three matchups by more than 24 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Oran Grint

Rushing Yards

09/05/25 vs Riverside	146
09/12/25 @ Pleasanton	134
09/19/25 vs Chambers/Wheeler Central	121
10/17/25 @ Burwell	108
09/26/25 @ Palmer	65
+ 3 more games

Twin Loup got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Oran Grint out in front who rushed for 108 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries, and also picked up 63 receiving yards and one score. Grint is becoming a predictor of the Wolves' success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is undefeated (and 1-3 when he doesn't). Carter Hall was another key back, gaining 184 total yards and two touchdowns.

Twin Loup didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Yahya Harris.

Twin Loup's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-3. Those road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 45.3 points over those games. As for Burwell, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.

Twin Loup and Burwell are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Wolves will head out to face off against Neligh-Oakdale at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Twin Loup will be up against the Warriors' rather soft defense (which has allowed 31.75 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Burwell, they will challenge Bruning-Davenport/Shickley at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.